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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers to teach Omakayas everything she will need to know?

2. What does Omakayas hear on the way back to her family's camp?

3. Who stares at Omakayas as she tends the fire?

4. Omakayas rises from her depression when _______________ visits.

5. What does the family have for supper when Old Tallow returns?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Omakayas after the smallpox deaths, and who is the one who is able to help her?

2. How does Omakayas help pinch when he burns himself with boiling syrup?

3. What skill does Ten Snow have and what item does she make for her husband Fishtail?

4. What is Nokomis' advice to Omakayas regarding the bears?

5. What does Nokomis tell Omakayas about the voices they hear and about what Omakayas' path in life is going to be?

6. How does the author explore the relationship between whites and natives in this section?

7. What happens to the white voyageur who interrupts the community dance?

8. What is in Nokomis' bundle that she says speaks to her?

9. How does Omakayas justify Andeg's leaving?

10. What does the mention of the cold weather being sudden and particularly harsh foreshadow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Omakayas. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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